# tourism

**Pronunciation:** ˈtʊərɪzəm · TOOR-iz-um

**CEFR level:** A2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

The business of providing holidays and similar services for people who are travelling for pleasure.

## Examples

- The city relies heavily on tourism for its economy.
- Mass tourism can sometimes harm local environments.
- We are developing new strategies to promote sustainable tourism.

## Synonyms

- travel — The act of going from one place to another.
- journey — A long trip, often with a purpose.
- excursion — A short trip, often for pleasure or a specific activity.
- voyage — A long journey, especially by sea or in space.

## Antonyms

- emigration — Leaving one's country to settle permanently in another.
- residence — The state of living in a particular place.

## Collocations

- mass tourism — Mass tourism can lead to overcrowding and environmental damage.
- eco-tourism — Eco-tourism focuses on responsible travel to natural areas.
- sustainable tourism — The government is promoting sustainable tourism to protect its natural resources.
- medical tourism — Medical tourism is growing as people seek cheaper healthcare abroad.

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